I do not own any characters of this story sadly all rights go to JK Rowling and LJ Smith
I can't help but toss and turn in my bed as I try to get comfortable, however with my flat feeling like a bloody furnace I know lack of sleep in inevitable right now.
I swiftly kick my blanket off and sit up on my mattress. I let out a deep breath and get up to turn on my coffee pot. As I wait for the coffee to brew I walk over to my couch and turn on my telly, thanking Merlin I figured out a way to make electricity work around my magic with out worry of an explosion.
After awhile I hear the signs of my coffee being done brewing so I get up and head to my kitchen. Grabbing a mug out of cabinets I walk over to the pot and pour a mug of coffee,adding 2 spoons of sugar and a little milk. I head back over to my couch and scroll through the channels until I find a program I like.
While I'm sitting there I can't help but fall into my memories of a few months ago when I first arrived back in my home town of Mystic Falls, Virginia in the United States.
It was Harry who convinced me to visit my twin brother Jeremy and our older sister Elena, Ron and Harry had always known I was never a Granger but a Gilbert. I took up the last name of Granger after I moved to England with our Aunt and Uncle. I was hesitant about leaving at first, even though the war had ended a year ago there was still alot of healing needing done. It wasn't until after Harry threatened to have Kingsley send me on a mandatory vacation did I finally cave in. I admit now how glad I am Harry convinced me to go, seeing my brother and sister and getting out of England is what I really needed.
Flashback:
After catching a Port Key from the Ministry of Magic to Mystic Falls I decided to stop in The Grill for a quick bite to eat since I hadn't ate yet that day. As I walk in and head to choose a table for myself I freeze up a little bit when I hear someone say something behind me.
" Hermione Jean Gilbert is that you?"
I turn my head a little and can't stop the small grin that appears when I see who was behind me. It was Matt Donovan, Elena's ex boyfriend and one of my old friends.
"The one and only" I say as I turn around to fully face him, I stiffen up when he gives me a hug but slowly let myself relax a little at a time, my instincts from the war were still high, I knew they would be for awhile.
" When did you get in town, how long are you here?" He asks me back to back. I can't help but to laugh a little, he's still the same Matt I remember, it's nice.
" I actually just got into town, I was planning to grab a bite to eat before I visited Jere and Lena at home" I watch as he flinches a little when I say at home and I raise my eyebrow at him. I'm not sure why he flinched but know it can't be good. I swear to Merlin if something happened to my family there'd be hell to pay.
Catching my hint to tell me what he wasn't I watch as match clears his throat and says
" About that... Elena and Jeremy aren't had the old Gilbert house, there was a fire..." There must have been a bad expression on my face because he hastly continues.
" Nobody was hurt or anything! But the house was burnt down so Jeremy and Elena couldn't stay there obviously. They live at the old Salvatore house with Stefan and Damon."
I let out the breathe I didn't know I was holding and nod my head a little. I don't trust a lot of people with my family but the Salvatore's are one of the only ones I' do trust. Even if the only reason they protect Jeremy is because they both love Elena.
" Alright thanks Matt I'll head over after I eat"
After I ate and caught up with Matt a little longer I left and walked to the Salvatore house. When I got to the door I knocked and waited till someone open the door. When they finally do I can't help but let a little groan for my luck. Standing in front of me is none other then Damon Salvatore, who is grinning right at me then proceeds to let out an unnecessary gasp and says "Little witchy Poo, your finally back home!". I let out a sigh and say
" Yeah, yeah Damon were are my brother and sister, Matt told me they live here now."
He grins at me then quickly turns and walks down the hallway, I roll my eyes and quickly close the door and follow him down the hallway.
" Oh Elena there's a little visitor" Damon sing songs and I roll my eyes at him again.
When I finally Reach the living room Elena looks up and shrieks out my name. I couldn't help but giggle a little and say
" Hey Lena I missed you"
I don't even get the full sentence before I tackled into a hug by my big sister. We hug a little longer I hear loud footsteps followed by Jeremy's voice
" Did I just hear Mione?" I look over to see my twin brother on the stairs and reply
"Yea Here you did, are you just going to stand there or do I get a hug?"
"Hermione..." He breathes out then I'm being crushed in a bear hug. I can't help the tears in my eyes and when they escape. Don't get me wrong I lovey sister and all 3 of us are really close, but me and Jeremy are twins, we've always had a special connection. It's why I was crushed for George when Fred died, I couldn't imagine a world without Jeremy.
I stayed in Mystic Falls for 3 months when I met Caroline Forbes... Followed by Nicklaus Mikaelson. I don't think about them much if I can help him
Flashback ends
I'm broke out of my thoughts all of a sudden when my phone starts to ring, I cast a quick Tempus charm to see what time it is, I have to do a double take who the bloody hell is calling at 3 in the morning?!
Honey, why you calling me so late?
"Hello?" I answer in a question, I have no clue who would be calling me so late. It's quiet for a couple of seconds.
"... Ello Love" I freeze up, I've been back in London for 2 months now and haven't heard from him. Why is he calling now?
It's Kinda hard to talk right now
"Klaus.." I breath out when I'm finally able to move and breath again. I can feel myself getting annoyed with him already.
" Do you realize it is 3 in the morning right now?!" I ask him through clenched teeth. Now isn't a good time, it's really not. It's been 2 months what could he possibly want now?
" Well no.. time zones and all that" he replys and I can here amusement in his voice. I can't do this right now I need him to tell me what he wants and then leave me alone. I swallow a couple times before I can finally ask him.
" Want do want Klaus? I left Mystic Falls 2 months ago and haven't heard from you once since then. What could you possibly want now?" I hate myself when my voice cracks and a few tears slip loose. The last thing I need is him hearing how broken I am.
Honey, why you crying, is everything ok?
I gotta whisper cause I can't be to loud
It's quite for a couple of minutes when I hear shuffling around. I can't help the bitter laugh that I let out.
" She's there right now, isn't she? That's why your being so quiet?" I ask him. I was ready to leave him and her in the past until he decided to call tonight. Now it's opened the memories I wanted to stay locked up.
I hear him sigh and then
" No lovely, I'm no where near her or the house. I'm not even in Mystic Falls."
I sit there shocked in silence for a second, they became attached after he chose her and I was still there. I can't bring myself to wonder what happened. I clear my throat a couple of times.
" Well that's nice and all, it still doesn't explain why you are calling me right now of all times." I say.
I guess we never really moved on
It's really good to hear your voice, saying my name sounds so sweet
" ...I miss you My Own" he says in his gruff voice filled with emotion. Which sucks for him because he's officially pissed me off. I let out a harsh and bitter laugh.
" Don't call me that. You lost all right to call me that the Second you chose Caroline over me Niklaus! You miss me? That's funny Nik, real funny" I finish off. I can no longer pretend I'm not crying. Before he can talk again I decide to say one more thing for my own peace.
" If you miss me so much why did you choose her then Nik? I'll tell you why it's because I actually made you feel what you THOUGHT she made you feel and that terrified you. So instead of accepting that, you pushed me away. You didn't care how much it hurt me seeing you wanted nothing to do with me before you chose. You cared about yourself and only yourself, so I'm sorry I don't believe you actually missed me!" I yelled at him through the phone. I'm surprised he hasn't hung up yet, he has a horrible temper and I have no doubt I just pushed several buttons.
It's dead silent for a few minutes and I take the chance to get my anger back under control.
" I understand you are angry and hurt love but I will remind you who you are talking to. I do not wish to lose my temper with you but I will if must. I agree I was an idiot Rebekah, Elijah and Kol we're very keen to point that out. Your right I was terrified that you made me feel what I thought Caroline did because then that would have had to make me believe everything I felt for her was fake. It was never truly my intentions to hurt you as much as I did for that I am truly sorry Hermione. Please I never stopped missing you I took the time you were gone to figure things out. That is all. "
I sit there for a few minutes and process and come to terms with the fact he's being genuine. I know he is because the words Your Right,I'm Sorry and Please are not words Niklause Mikaelson uses. The question is can I push through the pain and let him in once again. I've never allowed myself to admit it before, I still love him.
Coming from the lips of angel
Hearing those words, it makes me weak
And I never wanna say goodbye
I let out a sigh and finally respond
"... I miss you too Nik... But I don't know if it's enough." And I'm being honest. I don't know if it's enough. In reality I'm broken, and it takes a lot now for me to let people in. I can't be sure if I let him in again..
He won't break me even more.
He waits a couple of seconds then says
" Are you willing to allow me to try again?
I think for a minute
" There would be a trial run that I'd be very strict on Klause I mean it! I don't want to be hurt anymore."
" I understand lovely" he replies all of a sudden I hear a knock at my door.
" Why don't you get that love?" Nik asks me and I become suspicious, I slowly stand up and walk to my door with my wand ready for defense if needed. I unlock the locks and let out slowly turn the door nob. I stand there in surprise for a few minutes and watch as he hangs up his phone. When he looks back up at me, I see his eyes filled with mirth.
He smirks and says
" Ello Love, it's been a while and how have missed you."
I shake my head a little to focus again and let out a laugh.
"... Hello Niklause, yes it has been awhile and I've missed you too"
But girl, you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an Angel
I know Klaus is a little OOC, I'm sorry I tried!
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